Selling your home is a big decision, so you want the best representation. However, many people don’t know the right questions to ask to get an agent who can help them. Glenn Phillips, CEO of Beach Homes Realty, discusses a few questions to avoid asking and better ones to replace them with.
- Which Agent…
- Has The Most Listings? If an agent has many listings, they may be better at getting listings than selling. Additionally, some agents get multiple listings and intentionally don’t sell them quickly so sellers see how many listings they have. Appropriately priced beach homes sell quickly and don’t sit on the market for too long.
- Do I Personally Like? You don’t need to be buddy-buddy with your surgeon. Selecting a beach agent is similar. It’s a business transaction, so you want the best representation you can get.
- Has An Office Nearby? Beach home buyers don’t care if your agent has a local office. Many of these buyers are coming from somewhere else. Therefore, they don’t want to waste time at an office but would rather be at the house.
- Questions You Should Answer.
- MOST Capable of Helping Achieve MY Goal? You should understand your goal for selling your beach home. Once you know your goal, find an agent with a strategy to help you reach that goal.
- All Agents the Same? No. Exclude All Who Are Not Best Equipped. Exclude agents who don’t have beach expertise. Additionally, exclude agents who don’t understand local and national beach markets.
- Focused on Beach Real Estate? Exclude All That Are Not. Beach real estate has several oddities that don’t occur in typical real estate. So, your agent should understand the nuances that make beach properties worth more or less.
- Can Prove a Pipeline of Out-of-Town Buyers? Beach real estate agents should have a pipeline of buyers from multiple states. Many local agents don’t have the resources to connect with buyers from outside the local market.
These questions can help you find the real estate agent that will give you the best representation. Before choosing your agent, ask yourself these questions to be more financially responsible. Visit beach-homes.com to connect with expert beach agents ready to help you sell your home.